Laura Ashley-Timms

To Be or Not To Be the Very Best

Sometimes, when your company is not seeing as much success as quickly as you would like, a little creative visualisation can go a long way. Taking a moment to step back and re-think the situation can be hugely beneficial, enabling you to identify where yo... Read >

Don't Waste Time With Time Management

We've all heard of the concept of Time Management, but how many of us would claim that we have really mastered it? How do you succeed at managing your time? There is more to it than simply having and following a schedule, as anybody who has tried this ... Read >

Bye-Bye Business Link: Savvy Start-ups

With the Government's Business Link closing in November this year, aspiring entrepreneurs will lose what has proven to be a valuable source of advice and guidance. The financial turbulence experienced in recent years saw some of the largest companies in t... Read >

No More Excuses: Overcoming Economic Fluctuation

The cost of living is on the rise again. According to the Financial Times, 'families now need to earn at least 20 percent more than last year to achieve a minimum acceptable standard of living'. As an example of the anticipated leap, a 'couple with two ch... Read >

Avoid The Mistakes Made By Cameron And Clegg!

As demonstrated by Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in February this year, embarrassing blunders can occur even at the most senior level of government, with leaders dropping the ball in terms of holiday cover. Whatever the... Read >

Enough with the Excuses!

Whatever you did last year, now is the time for the truth. There's no point starting 2010 believing that a few New Year's Resolutions will be enough. Instead, take the time this year to truly evaluate your performance and decide what changes you need to ... Read >

Check your Ego at the Door for Greatness!

Is good good enough? Most of us would be content to have a good life, a good relationship and run a good company. But why is it that more of us aren't running GREAT companies? Running a great company and having a great life are just, well, more ins... Read >

The 3 Major Reasons why ALL Business Owners MUST GET a Business Coach

In times of economic difficulty, it is a brave man indeed that invests heavily for the future of the business - yet this is the one thing that has been consistently shown to be the key to longer-term survival. Acting against the herd (who are all pulling... Read >

The 3 Critical Questions You Should Ask A Business Coach Before Choosing Who To Work With!

The growing market for Business Coaching has become confused by the many other professionals that are restyling themselves. This presents something of a problem for a business owner seeking a Business Coach to work with; just how will you go about sortin... Read >